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taper

verb

/ˈteɪpər/

Meaning

To gradually decrease in width, thickness, or intensity.

The road tapers off as it reaches the mountains.

taper off

narrow, diminish, lessen, thin, decrease

widen, expand, increase

taper off, taper gradually, taper shape

To give or present something as a gift or honor.

to become or make something worse

to cause someone to lose confidence or hope

to not succeed in achieving something; to be unsuccessful

To be a sign of; to indicate or mean something.

Make something clear; explain in detail.